Culture Kobe Countdown Festival 2026-2027 Dec 31st - Jan 1st The Kobe Illuminage Countdown Festival is an annual New Year's Eve event beloved by many visitors. This year, to commemorate..
Culture Awaji Island, Japan: A Hidden Gem in the Seto Inlan... Veronica Carnevale Awaji Island, Awajishima in Japanese, is a mild-weathered destination located in the Seto Inland Sea between Honshu and Shikoku...
Festivals Nankinmachi Spring Festival 2026 Feb 17th - Feb 23rd If you're in the Kobe area and looking for a way to celebrate Lunar New Year, check out the Nankinmachi Spring Festival. T..
Culture Himeji Otemae Street Illumination 2025-2026 Nov 22nd - Feb 22nd The arrival of the colder months means various illumination events start popping up on the calendar, and the Himeji Otemae Street..
Historical Ikuta Shrine in Kobe Manish Prabhune Amid the small bustling lanes of Sannomiya in Kobe you can find the wonderful Ikuta Shrine, which is possibly one of the oldest..
Culture Kobe Fireworks Festival 2026 Late Oct Minato Kobe Fireworks Festival offers beautiful fireworks without the crowds. Check out my favorite spots to watch and enjoy.
Culture Nada no Kenka 2026 Oct 14th - Oct 15th Nada no Kenka is a festival in Himeji celebrated every year on October 14 and 15. A dangerous, but very colourful and vibrant festival...
Culture Himeji Castle Festival 2026 Mid May The Himeji Castle Festival includes colorful processions of participants dressed in historical costumes, traditional dance performances,..